Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Kentwood, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Kentwood

$1,675/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kentwood is $1,675 per month as of June 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kentwood

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kentwood rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Kentwood, MI

Average rent prices in Kentwood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Kentwood, MI

Rent prices in Kentwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kentwood is $1,339, whereas a house costs $2,272. 1-bedroom apartments in Kentwood run $1,156 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,339.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,300

1%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,365

5%

30%

3 bedroom

$1,995

11%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,495

7%

52%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,365

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

52%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kentwood, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Kentwood, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Kentwood and Allendale Charter Township by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kentwood

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,565
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kentwood, MI is 7% higher than the median rent in Allendale Charter Township, MI.

Discover rentals in Kentwood, MI

2269 Countrywood Dr Se #2269 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kentwood

2269-2271 Countrywood SE - 2269

2269 Countrywood Dr Se #2269, Kentwood, MI 49508

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Apartment for rent

Available May 18

5790 & 5792 Madison Ave SE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

5790 & 5792 Madison Ave SE

5790 Madison Ave Se, Kentwood, MI 49548

3 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

2045 Old Valley Ct Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kentwood

2045 Old Valley Ct Se, Kentwood, MI 49508

3 beds

2 baths

$1,945

Condo for rent

Available May 16

2859 Bransford Dr Se - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

House for rent in Kentwood

2859 Bransford Dr Se, Kentwood, MI 49512

4 beds

2 baths

$2,495

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kentwood, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Kentwood rental market.

How much is rent in Kentwood?

The average rent in Kentwood is $1,675 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kentwood?

Average rent prices in Kentwood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Kentwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kentwood is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kentwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Kentwood, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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